CAMPING RESERVATION GUIDE PROJECT: 04 CSP Camping Res Guide

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www.parks.ca.gov

• The en route camping fee is the same as the campsite fee. campsite the as same the is fee camping route en The • Mailing address Mailing •

TTY Number: 1 (800) 274-7275 (800) 1 Number: TTY

Method of payment/credit card number and expiration date expiration and number card payment/credit of Method • • Call to make sure your vehicle can be accommodated. be can vehicle your sure make to Call •

International Phone Number: (916) 638-5883 (916) Number: Phone International

reservation, proof of eligibility must be shown. be must eligibility of proof reservation,

Your phone number with area code area with number phone Your • for a listing of parks with en route camping. camping. route en with parks of listing a for

If you arranged for a discount when you made your your made you when discount a for arranged you If

(Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Days) Year’s New and Christmas, Thanksgiving, (Closed Alternative park and camping date choices choices date camping and park Alternative • www.parks.ca.gov at site Web Parks State California the Visit •

reservation number and a form of photo identification. identification. photo of form a and number reservation Call 1 (800) 444-PARK (800) 1 Call

Number of nights you wish to camp to wish you nights of Number • be vacated by 9 a.m. the following morning. morning. following the a.m. 9 by vacated be

• When you arrive, present your confirmation letter or or letter confirmation your present arrive, you When •

Number of people who will occupy the campsite the occupy will who people of Number • these areas provide visitor parking during the day, they must must they day, the during parking visitor provide areas these

start date. start

Type and size of camping equipment camping of size and Type •

limited to self-contained camping vehicles only. Because Because only. vehicles camping self-contained to limited

• You may check in any time after 2 p.m. on your reservation reservation your on p.m. 2 after time any in check may You •

Date(s) you wish to start camping start to wish you Date(s) • En route camping is available at some state parks and is is and parks state some at available is camping route En

Park selection Park •

En Route Camping Route En  What to Expect When You Arrive & Depart & Arrive You When Expect to What

777-0369 or (916) 653-6995. 653-6995. (916) or 777-0369 (800) 1

by at least one adult for every 15 youths. 15 every for adult one least at by

when you reach the reservation agent. reservation the reach you when

available first come, first served. For information, call call information, For served. first come, first available

• Youth groups (under 18 years of age) must be accompanied accompanied be must age) of years 18 (under groups Youth •

Have all the information listed in the box below available available below box the in listed information the all Have

Other California State Parks campgrounds may be be may campgrounds Parks State California Other

reservation day of the month. the of day reservation • Stays are limited to seven nights. seven to limited are Stays •

By Telephone By 

park entrance. entrance. park seven months in advance beginning at 8 a.m. on the first first the on a.m. 8 at beginning advance in months seven you with the names and locations of these campgrounds. campgrounds. these of locations and names the with you

lines, or the disappointment of being turned away at the the at away turned being of disappointment the or lines, day, seven days a week. Reservations will be offered offered be will Reservations week. a days seven day, California State Parks policies. Parks State California group sites can be combined. Your reservation agent can provide provide can agent reservation Your combined. be can sites group

maximize your precious leisure time and avoid long waiting waiting long avoid and time leisure precious your maximize www.parks.ca.gov . This service is available 24 hours a a hours 24 available is service This . other about details for agent reservation your ask may You • large as 100, depending on the park. At some campgrounds, campgrounds, some At park. the on depending 100, as large

ReserveAmerica™. Advance camping reservations help you you help reservations camping Advance ReserveAmerica™.

On-line reservations are available on our Web site at at site Web our on available are reservations On-line assume responsibility for mail delays. mail for responsibility assume Group campsites accommodate groups as small as nine or as as or nine as small as groups accommodate campsites Group

reserved up to seven months in advance through through advance in months seven to up reserved

reservation will be automatically cancelled. We cannot cannot We cancelled. automatically be will reservation

On-line Reservations On-line  Camping Group

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These featured campgrounds, and many others, can be be can others, many and campgrounds, featured These seven days after you make your reservation or your your or reservation your make you after days seven

Customer Account Services at 1 (800) 695-2269. (800) 1 at Services Account Customer

• No pets are allowed, except service dogs. service except allowed, are pets No •

find it at California State Parks! Parks! State California at it find order. Your check or money order must be received within within received be must order money or check Your order.

information is correct. If any information is incorrect, call call incorrect, is information any If correct. is information

• Stays are limited to seven nights. seven to limited are Stays •

Recreation Area. Whatever challenge you’re seeking, you’ll you’ll seeking, you’re challenge Whatever Area. Recreation before your camping start date when you pay by money money by pay you when date start camping your before

mailed to you. When you receive it, make sure that all all that sure make it, receive you When you. to mailed

• Plan to arrive at your campsite before dark. before campsite your at arrive to Plan •

evening docked at a floating campsite at Lake Oroville State State Oroville Lake at campsite floating a at docked evening camping start date when you pay by check, and 10 days days 10 and check, by pay you when date start camping

• If time permits, a reservation confirmation letter will be be will letter confirmation reservation a permits, time If •

campsite hike-in distances. hike-in campsite at San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area. Or enjoy an April April an enjoy Or Area. Recreation State Reservoir Luis San at • Reservations must be made at least 21 days before your your before days 21 least at made be must Reservations •

delivery. We cannot assume responsibility for mail delays. mail for responsibility assume cannot We delivery.

a primitive toilet nearby. See chart on reverse for environmental environmental for reverse on chart See nearby. toilet primitive a Looking for something new and adventurous? Try windsurfing windsurfing Try adventurous? and new something for Looking the time the reservation is made. is reservation the time the

• Allow a minimum of 21 days for mail processing and and processing mail for days 21 of minimum a Allow •

natural settings. Each site has a table, a clearing for tents, and and tents, for clearing a table, a has site Each settings. natural

. Your credit card account will be charged at at charged be will account card credit Your . MasterCard

search of a campsite in the great outdoors. outdoors. great the in campsite a of search

more than 14 days prior to that date will be returned. be will date that to prior days 14 than more

Environmental campsites are located in relatively undisturbed undisturbed relatively in located are campsites Environmental

, or or , Discover , Visa , Express American by pay may You •

cret if you’re in in you’re if cret se best-kept the is “off-season,” so-called the

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prior to the on-sale date. All mail-in requests received received requests mail-in All date. on-sale the to prior

a calendar month. calendar a Environmental Camping Environmental re with family and friends. Early spring or fall, fall, or spring Early friends. and family with re

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• Mail-in requests must be received no more than 14 days days 14 than more no received be must requests Mail-in •

• You may reserve two different start dates per park within within park per dates start different two reserve may You • 9” evening summer a need don’t you weather, mild California’s

guardian with the dates of the authorized stay and the park name. park the and stay authorized the of dates the with guardian

be returned. be

start date. start campsite, and amenities that are right for you. Thanks to to Thanks you. for right are that amenities and campsite,

stay of a youth who presents written consent from a parent or or parent a from consent written presents who youth a of stay

unable to fulfill your camping request, your payment will will payment your request, camping your fulfill to unable

or first-time camper, this guide will help you choose the park, park, the choose you help will guide this camper, first-time or • You may make two reservations per park and camping camping and park per reservations two make may You •

parent or guardian. The Supervising Ranger may approve the the approve may Ranger Supervising The guardian. or parent

P.O. Box 1510, Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-1510. If we are are we If 95741-1510. CA Cordova, Rancho 1510, Box P.O. Whether you are a seasoned outdoor enthusiast enthusiast outdoor seasoned a are you Whether

Youths (under 18 years of age) must be accompanied by a a by accompanied be must age) of years 18 (under Youths

money order, or credit card information, to ReserveAmerica™, ReserveAmerica™, to information, card credit or order, money

majestic coastline. coastline. majestic

Jun 1 Jun December Dec 1 Dec June

hours before returning for another stay. another for returning before hours chart. Send your reservation request, along with a check, check, a with along request, reservation your Send chart.

of rivers and lake fronts, and 280 miles of of miles 280 and fronts, lake and rivers of

May 1 May November

Nov 1 Nov May

vehicle(s) must vacate the campground for a period of 48 48 of period a for campground the vacate must vehicle(s) same campsite sale dates noted in the Campsite Sale Dates Dates Sale Campsite the in noted dates sale campsite same

campsites, 3,000 miles of trails, 625 miles miles 625 trails, of miles 3,000 campsites,

Apr 1 Apr October Oct 1 Oct April

limit has been reached, the person(s), equipment, and/or and/or equipment, person(s), the reached, been has limit

2 must be provided. Mail-in reservations are subject to the the to subject are reservations Mail-in provided. be must 2

are waiting for you, featuring nearly 15,000 15,000 nearly featuring you, for waiting are

Mar 1 Mar September Sep 1 Sep March

may stay (see chart on reverse). Once this consecutive-night consecutive-night this Once reverse). on chart (see stay may

information contained in the box at the bottom of Section Section of bottom the at box the in contained information

More than 275 California State Parks adventures adventures Parks State California 275 than More

Feb 1 Feb August Aug 1 Aug February

has a limit on the consecutive number of nights a camper camper a nights of number consecutive the on limit a has

If you prefer to reserve a campsite by mail, all of the the of all mail, by campsite a reserve to prefer you If

Jan 2 Jan July Jul 1 Jul January

maximum of 30 nights in a calendar year. Each campground campground Each year. calendar a in nights 30 of maximum

Mail–in Reservations Mail–in  state parks take you today? you take parks state

In most cases, campers may stay in the same park up to a a to up park same the in stay may campers cases, most In

or after: or in: camping after: or in: camping Where will the hundreds of California California of hundreds the will Where

Reserve on Reserve For on Reserve For trailers—may be parked at most campsites. most at parked be trailers—may

Two licensed vehicles—autos, as well as travel, boat, and utility utility and boat, travel, as well as vehicles—autos, licensed Two Customer Account Services at 1 (800) 695-2269. (800) 1 at Services Account Customer

Campsite Sale Dates Sale Campsite

information is correct. If any information is incorrect, call call incorrect, is information any If correct. is information Fees include entry for one vehicle and one legally towed vehicle. towed legally one and vehicle one for entry include Fees

mailed to you. When you receive it, make sure that all all that sure make it, receive you When you. to mailed

in developed campsites. developed in

If time permits, a reservation confirmation letter will be be will letter confirmation reservation a permits, time If

days prior to your planned arrival, subject to availability. to subject arrival, planned your to prior days found amenities same the to addition in sewer, for hook-up

• Your reservation agent provides you with a reservation number. reservation a with you provides agent reservation Your • advance. You may secure camping reservations as late as two two as late as reservations camping secure may You advance. a have may and water, and electricity provide campsites

entire month of available start dates, up to seven months in in months seven to up dates, start available of month entire Hook-up tent. a for area cleared a and supply, water shared the information you have provided. have you information the

On the first of each month, campers will have access to an an to access have will campers month, each of first the On a showers, tables, picnic rings, fire or pits fire include may • Your reservation agent confirms your selection and verifies verifies and selection your confirms agent reservation Your •

amenities that vary from park to park. Developed campsites campsites Developed park. to park from vary that amenities

www.parks.ca.gov , under the Reservations and Fees section. Fees and Reservations the under , Before you hang up, make sure… make up, hang you Before

Family campsites accommodate up to eight people and have have and people eight to up accommodate campsites Family

A listing of camping fees is located at at located is fees camping of listing A for EACH campsite. EACH for

g mpin Ca Family A nonrefundable reservation fee of $7.50 is charged charged is $7.50 of fee reservation nonrefundable A 

1 midweek, when the phone lines are less busy. less are lines phone the when midweek, 2

meets your needs. The best times to call are midday and and midday are call to times best The needs. your meets

Camping in California State Parks State California in Camping Making Reservations Making We are committed to providing a reservation service that that service reservation a providing to committed are We 18”

• Most campsite assignments are made upon your arrival. If Looking for Further Values you reserve two sites, the park staff will try to assign adjacent Our Mission campsites, subject to availability. 5 The mission of the California Department of Parks and Camping • Dogs must be kept on leashes no longer than six feet and  Annual Day Use Passes Recreation is to provide for the health, inspiration, and education in a tent or enclosed vehicle at night. Except for service If you are looking for additional value in your outdoor of the people of California by helping to preserve the state’s dogs, pets are not allowed in park buildings, on trails, or on experience, consider the Annual Day Use Pass—great for gift extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued Reservation most beaches. giving, too! The Annual Day Use Pass gives you access to over natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities • Coin operated showers are available at most campgrounds. 200 state parks. Passes are available at most parks, on-line at for high-quality outdoor recreation. Prices may vary. www.store.parks.ca.gov, or by calling 1 (800) 777-0369, Ext. 5. Guide • Generators may be operated between the hours of 10 a.m. ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER  Senior Discount and 8 p.m. Governor • Check-out is noon of your departure date. Please leave the Campers age 62 or older receive a $2-per-night discount, campsite clean and orderly. The camper who follows you will but only if requested at the time the camping reservation is MIKE CHRISMAN appreciate it. made. The reservation must be in the name of the eligible Secretary for Resources person, and that person must occupy the campsite. Proof of eligibility is required. RUTH COLEMAN Cancellations Director, California State Parks

 Discount Passes 4 For general State Parks information or to receive this To cancel a confirmed reservation, call Customer Account California State Parks offers discount passes for those who publication in an alternate format, visit our Web site at Services at 1 (800) 695-2269. qualify. For disabled campers, the Disabled Discount Pass offers 50 percent off regular camping fees, and the Disabled www.parks.ca.gov or write to the California State Parks • Your original $7.50 reservation fee is nonrefundable. Veteran/Prisoner of War Pass gives complimentary camping Communications Office, P.O. Box 942896, Sacramento, • If you cancel a confirmed reservation, or must leave the park and day use at all California state parks. For qualifications and CA 94296-0001, or call 1 (800) 777-0369. Outside the early, a cancellation fee of $7.00 per reserved campsite will a pass application, call 1 (800) 777-0369, Ext. 5 or write to: U.S., call (916) 653-6995. California State Parks does be deducted from any refund you may be due. California State Parks Pass Program, P.O. Box 942896, not discriminate against individuals with disabilities. • If you cancel a confirmed reservation and make a new Sacramento, CA 94296. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to reservation during the same call, a transfer fee of $7.50 will visitors upon request. Prior to arrival, contact the

9” be charged. park office where you plan to visit. • If you cancel your reservation after 5 p.m. the day before your California State Parks Tours and Activities arrival date, the first night’s campsite fee is forfeited. 6California State Parks Tours and Activities • A campsite will be held for you until 12 p.m. the day after your  Año Nuevo State Reserve—Each December through arrival date. If you do not call the park before that time, you March, beaches north of Santa Cruz are home to one of will be considered a “no-show,” and the park will cancel your the largest colonies of northern elephant seals in the world. reservation. You will be refunded the amount paid for the This “must see” allows visitors the chance to observe marine campsite, less the nonrefundable $7.50 reservation fee, the mammals as they come ashore to rest, mate, and give birth. $7.00 cancellation fee, and one night’s camping use fee. ®

 Hearst Castle — On the spectacular Central Coast • If you miss your first day, but plan to arrive later, you must call overlooking the Pacific Ocean, midway between Los Angeles the park each day to hold the remainder of your reservation. and San Francisco, is the world-renowned home of the • If you must leave the park one or more days early, check out For fees and reservations, call 1 (800) 444-PARK. late newspaper publisher William Randolph Hearst. before 12 noon (there are no exchanges). Retain your (Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day) camping confirmation letter until you have received your For Año Nuevo or Hearst Castle® reservations, call International Phone Number: (916) 638-5883 refund or your credit card has been credited. Allow at least 30 1 (800) 444-4445, (TTY: 1 (800) 274-7275), or reserve days to receive your refund. Hearst Castle® tickets on-line at www.parks.ca.gov or TTY Number: 1 (800) 274-7275 • If an emergency or disaster forces closure of a campground, www.hearstcastle.org. For wheelchair-accessible tours www.parks.ca.gov we will try to notify you as soon as possible. All fees, including at Hearst Castle®‚ call 1 (866) 712-2286.

the reservation fee, will be refunded.  State Capitol Museum and Historic Sites—The historic • In cases of inclement weather, when the campground sites in the Sacramento and Sonoma areas typify California’s remains open, but you choose to leave, refunds will be based rich past. California’s State Capitol, Sutter’s Fort State Historic on the early out policy. Park (SHP), Marshall Gold Discovery SHP, the California State • If you are unable to honor your reservation due to a medical Railroad Museum in Old Sacramento, Sonoma Mission SHP, California State Parks Foundation emergency or death in the family, a cancellation fee of $7.00 and General Vallejo’s home are just some of your choices. per reserved campsite will be deducted from any refund you For school group reservations, call 1 (866) 240-4655; for Support your State Parks! Discover the many states of California. may be due. commercial tour groups, call 1 (866) 361-5111. Join the California State Parks Foundation today. (415) 258-9975

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